Shares of technology companies fell as the semiconductor sub sector continued to give back some of its hefty 2024 gains.

Shares of Broadcom fell in late trading after the chip maker reported earnings shy of some investors' expectations.

Nvidia was more or less flat after a rout of more than 20% from its recent highs.

The PHLX Semiconductor index, or SOX, the most widely followed gauge of semiconductor stocks fell during the regular session.

Donald Trump outlined a suite of economic proposals in a speech, including formally introducing a government efficiency commission to be headed by Elon Musk.


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